Tigers Present Undergraduate Research in Jefferson City
Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Each spring, the University of Missouri System invites undergraduates students to share their university research experiences with state lawmakers in Jefferson City for the UM System Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The event is a system-wide activity with space for 40 projects, 10 from each of the four campuses of the UM system. Students are invited to self-nominate by November 9 to present on March 18, 2026. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Register for Fall Research Day
We invite poster presentations from students who engaged in a course-based undergraduate research experience, as well as students receiving individual mentorship as part of a program, capstone experience, or honors-by-contract. We encourage students across disciplines and at various points in their projects to present their work in this public venue taking place on Thursday, December 11 from 2-4 p.m. in Memorial Union. Individual presenters are asked to register by noon on November 16.
Request a Presentation to Your Group or Class!
Contact us if you are interested in having an Undergraduate Research Ambassador or Undergraduate Research staff present to your student group, organization, department, or class.
Courses
Interdisciplinary Studies 2950: Introduction to Research, Scholarship and Discovery
This course introduces undergraduates to scholarly and creative activities being conducted by faculty from disciplines across campus and encourages students to identify their interests in research and creative work. Through field trips and visits with MU scholars, students in this course will be exposed to scholarly activities in the fields of science and engineering, the…
Communication 4420W/4420HW: Communicating Research and Scholarship
Course description This course is designed for jr/sr undergraduate researchers, scholars, and artists to enhance communicating their research and scholarship to a variety of audiences and in multiple modes of communication. Students will use their own research and creative projects to create several communication pieces that may include abstracts/artist statements, press releases, elevator talks, manuscripts,…
